Yagbani Aboriginal Corporation on South Goulburn Island believe oyster cultivation is a culturally appropriate, sustainable, economic opportunity from the sea under their custodianship. Blacklip rock oysters (Saccostrea echinata) are a native species of tropical oyster found across the north Australian coast. This joint presentation, by Yagbani Aboriginal Corporation and the Northern Territory Governments Aquaculture and Regional Development Unit, will discuss a collaborative (two way) approach to developing tropical rock oyster aquaculture in Arnhem Land. The partnership values Aboriginal ways of knowing and doing, to work together in addressing the most significant issues confronting industry development. Investment has been long-term, for over a decade, and research focus has progressively moved through a chain of priorities; from technical/production based research, developing strong foundations for downstream research to build on. Presenters will highlight the importance of two way knowledge production and decision making, between time-tested Aboriginal knowledge and scientific enquiry, being incorporated into all aspects of oyster aquaculture. As well as a focus on the application of scientific results and what it means for people. We will discuss the future of tropical rock oyster aquaculture, as the Yagbani farm transitions out of the current research phase and into commercial production. To achieve their ultimate aim of supplying markets with a premium, native oyster, which has been sustainably grown by Aboriginal Territorians in the pristine waters of the Arafura Sea.